Student reports to catch out CV cheats

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Graduates hoping to exaggerate their CVs face being caught out by a detailed
report of their student activities that at least half of universities are to
introduce alongside degree classifications.

The details will also reveal whether job applicants have scraped a 2:1, just
missed a 2:2, or comfortably achieved a first. The Higher Education
Achievement Report (HEAR), endorsed by the bodies that represent
universities and vice-chancellors, will be unveiled today.

Most universities have shown an interest and more than half have endorsed the
six-page electronic document. At least one institution has said that it
might eventually drop traditional degree classifications